Did Struggling to find your first real estate deal or feel overwhelmed getting started? The answer might be closer (and cheaper) than you think! On this episode (Ep 45) of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell reveals why attending local meetups is the single most important first step for new investors in 2025. Forget expensive courses – learn how real connections unlock insider knowledge, off-market deals, and crucial partnerships.
Tune in to learn:
- Why People Beat Pixels: How local connections provide market insights you can’t find online.
- Your Meetup Roadmap: Where to find active REIA chapters, investor groups, and virtual events (Meetup.com, Eventbrite, BiggerPockets & more).
- Networking Ninja Tactics: Simple strategies to prepare, ask the right questions, and turn handshakes into valuable relationships.
- No Meetup? No Problem! How (and why) you should start your own local group if necessary.
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Show Notes
Key Takeaways
- Meetups Matter: In 2025, local real estate meetups are one of the fastest, most effective ways to build a network, find mentors, and discover off-market deals.
- Local Beats National: Real estate is hyperlocal – knowledge from in-person events often beats what you’ll find in online forums or expensive courses.
- Start Showing Up: Platforms like Meetup.com, Eventbrite, and BiggerPockets make finding events easy. Even virtual events are great if local ones aren’t active.
- Ask Smart Questions: Prepare thoughtful, specific questions that go beyond small talk to spark valuable conversations.
- Always Follow Up: Real networking happens after the event – connect via text, email, or LinkedIn and track your contacts.
- Be the Organizer: If your town has no active scene, start your own group. Being the connector opens doors faster than waiting to be invited.
- It’s Not About Flash: You don’t need fancy presentations to run a meetup – just offer value and create space for meaningful discussion.
- Use Tools Wisely: CRM tools, spreadsheets, or even a notebook can help keep your contacts and follow-ups organized.
- Reinforce Local Insight: Conversations at these events often include valuable info on contractors, zoning, and market trends you won’t find elsewhere.
- Action Trumps Inertia: The biggest barrier to success isn’t knowledge or money – it’s failing to take that first step and show up.
Action Step
- Visit Meetup.com or Eventbrite.com to find one real estate investing event near you this month.
- Add the event to your calendar and commit to attending.
- Introduce yourself to at least three people during the event.
- If no local events exist, start your own informal coffee meetup and promote it in a neighborhood or city-based online group.
Mentioned in This Episode
Episodes to Revisit:
- Episode 15 – “Prepare Phase: Building Your Real Estate Foundation”
- Episode 33 – “Mastering Local Zoning Rules”
- Episode 34 – “Why Hyperlocal Investing Wins in 2025”
Challenge for Today
- Find and attend a local real estate meetup this month – or start your own if none are available.
- Recognize that one conversation at these events could unlock your next major investing opportunity.
- Take action today – no waiting, no excuses.
